I have always joked that I was both homeschooled and public schooled. Although I attended a public school, my parents recognized that the bulk of the responsibility for what kind of education I received rested squarely on their shoulders. They were intentional and quick to turn any and every situation into a learning experience. I heartily agree that all parents need to come to this resolution- to be their child's primary educator in all areas. They will be whether they want to be or not-it's just a matter of whether they choose to plan what they will teach their kids, or let it fall to chance.
So, with today being the day our country had chosen to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr- how will you address the impact he had on our country with your kids? I admit to being more ignorant about him than I wish. My plan is to at least read a (children's) book about him with my kids and discuss it. What an opportune time to bring up this monumental time in our country's history! And what an opportune time to discuss God's love for each individual-regardless of his appearance-in fact, this might be the perfect time to talk about this verse:
1 Samuel 16:7b The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.
How much stock do we put in appearance? How does it affect our lives? How does effect our interactions with others? How do you think God would respond to that?
This month's theme of course is responsibility. We have a responsibility to consider how we treat others and to search our hearts- asking God to show us any ways of thinking that may not be pleasing to Him. Sometimes it's hard to let go of deep-rooted feelings against certain types of people--especially if you were raised to feel that way, but it's important for us to examine things we have considered "normal" and hold them up to the measure of the Gospel, to see what God has to say about a matter.
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